British-Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland is known worldwide for his intense Jack Bauer in the action series '24', a role that redefined the television thriller and earned him an Emmy and a Golden Globe. The son of the legendary Donald Sutherland, he earned his first recognition with the Canadian film 'The Bay Boy' before making a name for himself in Hollywood, often playing memorable villains as in 'The Lost Boys' or 'Stand by Me'. During the 2000s he turned toward heroic roles that consolidated his image as a tormented man of action. He has also worked as a producer and director, and his deep voice and tense presence have become his trademark. Read more